Can We Dance

The Vamps were formed in 2012, but can I just say that I really want them to release their debut album in the US right away in 2014.

The British (of course they are Brits!) pop rock band has four members: Bradley Simpson (lead vocals), Connor Ball (bass guitar and vocals), Tristan Evans (drums and vocals), and James McVey (vocals and guitar).  The group signed with Mercury Records.  Ever since they have supported Little Mix, The Wanted, and Lawson.

This past April and May, The Vamps supported McFly on their tour and in July put their first song "Wildheart" on YouTube.  Their debut album is set to be released next year.

But they are an amazing band so let's keep our fingers crossed that they tour in the US very soon!

Wildheart [Source:  YouTube]

Thank You For Being A Friend

I would like to take a moment to thank everyone who follows me on Twitter.  You guys are the reason why I keep posting.

Aside from that, today is the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF MY BLOG WOOOOO!!!!  I am going to take this day as the perfect opportunity to share with you my favorite moments from this past year and my favorite songs.

1. Favorite moment:  Buying a BOY record that happened to be signed
2. Favorite song:  Learn to Love Again by Lawson
3. Favorite moment:  The Cher Lloyd concert (you can see pictures under my "Concerts" tab)
4. Favorite song:  Take Me Home by Midnight Red
5. Favorite moment:  Talking about and with singer Brian Mackey
6. Favorite song:  Sweater Weather by The Neighbourhood
7. Favorite moment:  Finally finding the Fleetwood Mac album Rumours after a long search
8. Favorite song:  I Choose U by Timeflies
9. Favorite moment:  Talking about and with singer Todd Carey
10. Favorite song:  Best Song Ever by One Direction

Thank you everyone for continuing to read my blog every day.  You have no idea how much I appreciate it! - Jordan xx

The Truth About Love

I've been watching for some Fall tours and I have created a list of some shows I definitely would want to be on line to see. Under the artist's name, I have a link to purchase tickets for a venue closest to you!

P!nk - The Truth About Love Tour
With special guests (guests appear different nights):  The Kin, The Hives, New Politics,
http://thetruthaboutlovetour.com/events

Jake Miller - The Us Against Them Tour
With special guests:  Action Team and Air Dubai
http://www.jakemiller.com/tour.html

Fun.
http://www.ournameisfun.com/tour

Brian Mackey
http://www.brianmackeymusic.com/brian-mackey-music--tour-dates.html

Lawson - Everywhere We Go Tour
http://www.lawsonofficial.com/live/

In The Dark

I was having a little trouble thinking about something to blog about tonight.  I have posts lined up, but I should not post those because then that would mess up my schedule.  I decided to post music videos with a theme...the dark.

These videos are from YouTube.

Dev - In The Dark

Lawson - Standing in the Dark

Bruce Springsteen - Dancing in the Dark

Lawson (Pt. II)

L-R:  Joel, Adam, Andy, Ryan

I posted about this band on July 24th, but I really have a big obsession with them right now.  Their US portion of their Everywhere We Go Tour took off yesterday in NYC and they are back to the UK September 23rd for their UK/IRL portion of the tour.  On September 23rd, they will be performing at the 2013 iTunes Festival in London.

I am DYING to see them perform.  All three dates near me didn't/don't work, so I am super bummed I won't get the chance to see them this year.

If you live in the UK, their new single"Juliet" was just released at midnight for pre-order on iTunes.

L-R:  Joel, Ryan, Andy, Adam

Now I am a complete creep when it comes to bands.  When I fall in love with a band, I spend hours upon hours learning as much about them as I possibly can.  I learn everything from all of their singles, to their siblings.  I know that may be a little weird and stalker-ish, but they wouldn't release that information if they didn't want people knowing, right?  Am I right???


But, I found out some really useful and inspiring information about these four lads...the band name.  Since the moment I heard of this band I have wonder

ed where they got their name "Lawson" from.  A couple of years back, lead singer Andy found out he had a brain tumor.  Sent to the hospital at 19, he spent his 20th birthday there, too.  The singer/guitarist went into surgery and was operated on by Dr. David Lawson, the doctor who saved his life.  When I found that out, I was in complete shock.  Andy has said that his experience changed his outlook on life and he had to learn how to walk again after the operation.

You know, I like hearing things like that.  Not the whole surgery and brain tumor part, but how he didn't let such a scary and serious part of his life ruin it.  So many people pity themselves, but Andy became an inspiration.  That's what I think of him as, especially now.  He's extremely positive and that's something that makes me smile (that was cheesy, but it's so true).

I didn't want to make this post only about how uplifting Andy is, but I did want it to kind of be the main focus of this post.  The other three lads of the band are pretty amazing, as well, so don't think I forgot about you, Joel, Ryan, and Adam!  I have been watching several interviews to give me an even bigger idea of what Lawson is really all about.  While they're a band who takes work seriously, they also enjoy playing pranks and joking around.  To me, their personalities mesh well together.  Personalities that go together well is what makes a band a...band, I guess.  I originally fell in love with Lawson's music, lyrics, and talent, but their senses of humor and love for job makes me fall even deeper.

L-R:  Ryan, Andy, Joel, Adam

**None of the pictures above are mine.  ALL CREDIT GOES TO THE OWNERS

Andy, Ryan, Joel, and Adam

Andy Brown (acoustic guitar and lead vocals), Ryan Fletcher (bass guitar and backing vocals), Joel Peat (lead guitar and backing vocals), and Adam Pitts (drums) are the four men making up the British pop band Lawson.  They are currently based in London and released their debut album, Chapman Square, in October 2012.  

I first found out about this band the same way I find out about a lot of music - Instagram.  Their sound is similar to that of The Wanted, in case you were wondering but are too lazy to look them up yourself which in understandable.  I am like that, too.

They have had five singles released over the past year and a half in the UK and IRL:

1. When She Was Mine (2012)
2. Taking Over Me (2012)
3. Standing In The Dark
4. Learn To Love Again (2012)
5. Brokenhearted (feat. B.o.B) (2013)

The only song available as of right now in the US on iTunes is "Learn To Love Again", all of their songs are available on the UK/IRL iTunes, but I am unsure about other countries.